Hematology

Novel Approach Could Make Bone Marrow Transplants Safer
Treatment has been developed for bone marrow, via blood stem cell, transplantation safer and, as a result, more widely available to the millions of people living with blood disorders like sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). More...23 Jun 2016

Peripheral Blood Eosinophilia Correlates with Hyperplastic Nasal Polyp Growth
A reliable way to track the course of nasal polyps in chronic sinus disease, maybe linked to rising levels of immune system white blood cells, called eosinophils, with regrowth of polyps removed by surgery. More...22 Jun 2016




Genetic Test Predicts Adverse Reaction To Toxic Goiter Treatment
Agranulocytosis is an acute condition involving a severe and dangerous leukopenia or lowered white blood cell count and drug-induced agranulocytosis is a potentially life-threatening adverse reaction, and adverse drugs reactions are a leading cause of admission to hospital. More...26 May 2016

Novel Technology Detects Blood Clots With Simple POC Test
Patients with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, kidney disease and others who are at risk for blood clotting are especially vulnerable when blood-thinning medication levels get too weak or too strong. More...25 May 2016
In Other News
Elevated Chitotriosidase Differentially Diagnoses Lysosomal Storage Disorders
Gut Microbiome Pretreatment Predicts Chemotherapy-Related Bloodstream Infection
Blood Transfusions in Malaria Zones Made Safer
Blood Processing Methods Affect Microparticles Linked To Transfusion Reactions
Novel Method Creates Megakaryocytes From Stem Cells For Transfusion
Elevated Platelet Tests Associated with Severe Heart Disease Risks
Emerging Blood-Borne Bacteria Found in Blood Donors
Zika Virus Inactivated in Plasma for Transfusion
Immune Cells Adapt Inefficiently in Patients with Uncontrolled HIV
Immunoassay Systems Evaluated for Detection of Antiphospholipid Antibodies
Early Stage Breast Cancer Recurrence Linked to High Leukocyte Ratio
Age Should Be Considered in Developing Diagnostic Assays
Fibrin Network Changes in Neonates After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Severe Anemia Associated with Increased Risk of Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Novel Device Measures Stiffness and Stickiness in Erythrocytes
Higher Histone Levels Associated with Thrombocytopenia
3D Printed Diagnostic Device Rapidly Detects Anemia
D-Dimer Efficacy Evaluated for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Diagnosis
Major Trauma Emergency Blood Transfusions Need Consistency
Multifaceted Intervention Reduces In-Patient Laboratory Costs
Super-Resolution Microscopy Improves Platelet Granule Disorder Diagnosis
Blood Test Improves Treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Fungal Infection Identified by Pathogen Detection Array Technology
The Hematology channel at LabMedica covers the all aspect of plasma, coagulation, transfusion medicine, and blood banking, as well as related lab tools and techniques.







